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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,315.55, 65,297.39 and 26,096.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,315.55, 65,297.39 and 26,096.16 is: 36,013.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,315.55 : 65,297.39 = 26,096.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,315.55/65,297.39 = 26,096.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,315.55x = 65,297.39 × 26,096.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,315.55x = 1,704,011,006.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,011,006.54/47,315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.76

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